2 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
1294 (1878) year| Silver | 6.40 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1294 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.40 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٢
١٢٩٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
2
1294
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 2 Rial - Abdulhamid II / Muhammad III - KM#191
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol added to the coin after it was minted, indicating that it was issued by a different authority or for a specific purpose. In this case, the countermark on the 2 Rial coin indicates that it was issued by the Beylik of Tunis, a medieval Islamic state that existed in what is now Tunisia. This adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.
